Question 1

what are the tests for hirsuitism?

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Start with blood: Finding the cause takes a combination of a history, a physical exam and blood tests. Sometimes we never find the cause. Some of it might be genetic.

Question 2

what prescription medicines could cause hirsuitism?

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List: Here is a list: anabolic steroids
danazol (danocrine)
metoclopramide (reglan)
methyldopa (aldomet)
phenothiazines
progestins
reserpine (serpasil)
testosterone
cyclosporine (sandimmune)
diazoxide (hyperstat)
hydrocortisone
minoxidil (rogaine)
penicillamine (cuprimine)
phenytoin (dilantin)
psoralens (oxsoralen)
streptomycin.

Question 3

or hormonal, i heard its called hirsuitism.how do you stop this?

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Depends on cause: Onr must determine the cause of the hirsutism. For example androgenic patterns of hair growth and acne that occur in such conditions as poly cystic ovaries are diminished with the use of testosterone blocking meds such as spironolactone.

Question 4

i think i've got hirsuitism.. :\ help?

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Get tested first: It's imperative to get to the root of why you have hirsutism.  Once a proper diagnosis is cinched, the best method of treatment can be prescribed.  This may be best pursued with a board certified reproductive endocrinologist.

Question 5

i need help on issue of hirsuitism and any immediate help besides bleaching?

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You have options: While you are being evaluated, you can get laser hair removal or intense pulsed light treatments to remove the hair. Vaniqua can help sometimes. Waxing and shaving work well short term.

Question 6

why do women get unusual hair growth or hirsuitism?

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Hormones: If the testosterone level is too high, or if the estrogen level is too low, then you can get excess hair growth. Pcos (poly cystic ovarian syndrome, aka stein leventhal syndrome) is a common example. Underweight women can be low on estrogen and get excess hair growth. It can be treated, call your doctor.

Question 7

what can i do about hirsuitism ?

Accepted Answer

See a REI specialist: A reproductive endocrinology and infertility or rei md can do tests to find out the cause of your hirsutism, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) or adrenal gland disorders. Once we know the cause we can recommend treatment options, such as pills to reduce male-type hormones (androgens) or vaniqa cream. Many rei physicians can see women who aren't trying to conceive as well as those who are.

Question 8

can i take mucuna pruriens if i have pcos and hirsuitism?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Yes you can and I see no reason why you can not take it.
It contains L-dopa which is a precursor of Dopamine and has been claimed to increase production of growth hormone.If you are taking any other medication for any other reason than ask your healthcare provider if you can take this without any interaction

Question 9

polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) and hirsuitism. what can help?

Accepted Answer

Hormone Balance: The signs and symptoms that arise for pcos are due to excessive estrogen. Any way that you can decrease estrogen exposure may help. Others may also recommend balancing your excessive estrogen with additional progesterone. You can explore decreasing your estrogen by reading: the anti-estrogen diet.

Question 10

what is best for hirsuitism --androgen blocking birth control or  electrolysis?

Accepted Answer

Both: The bcps will keep it in control. Electrolysis will remove the hair. Be aware though that you may need a large number of treatments.

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